Author Archives: Monica Akerele, MSW, LMSW

Happy Thanksgiving: A Season of Gratitude and Self-Care!!!

Happy Thanksgiving, Choosing Healthy Family! As we gather with loved ones today to give thanks for the blessings in our lives, it’s important to remember to take care of ourselves, too. The holiday season can be a hectic time, so let’s prioritize self-care to ensure we enjoy this special time fully. Here are 3 self-careContinue reading “Happy Thanksgiving: A Season of Gratitude and Self-Care!!!”

Beat The Heat with this July 2024 Self-care Challenge!

July brings sunshine, vacations, and… scorching temperatures!!! It’s easy to let healthy habits fall by the wayside during this summer months. But prioritizing self-care in July is more important than ever. Here’s how to stay cool, energized, and feeling your best all month long: By following these tips, you can make July a month ofContinue reading “Beat The Heat with this July 2024 Self-care Challenge!”

It’s Self-Care Saturday: Disconnect to Reconnect!

Hey everyone, and welcome to Self-Care Saturday! This week has likely been filled with the usual hustle and bustle, and with the weekend finally here, it’s time to prioritize yourself. But today’s self-care tip goes beyond bubble baths, face masks and massages. It’s about unplugging from our devices and social media and truly reconnecting withContinue reading “It’s Self-Care Saturday: Disconnect to Reconnect!”

How To Process Loss and Grief in a Healthy Way

Hello Choosing Healthy Family! I hope each of you reading this blog post has been able to work on making progress with prioritizing self-care to support your mental health and well-being. If not, you’re at the right place for some self-care motivation! As I prepared to travel for the celebration of my Uncle’s 70+ yearsContinue reading “How To Process Loss and Grief in a Healthy Way”

Recharge for the Week Ahead with Self-Care Sunday

Sundays are a perfect day to reset and recharge for the week ahead. Here are some self-care ideas to help you feel refreshed and ready to tackle your workweek: Check out my latest video here. Check out my previous blog post here. Make this week great and healthy!!! Let’s get it! 🔥